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Michael Gibson
Pewee Valley, KY

I would rather see an
animal in a movie than
starved to death or
run out of their environment.

Should wild animalsbe used for ourNO

from members:

entertainment?

THE RECENT DEATH of a trainer, caused by a killer whale, aka orca, at
Sea World’s Shamu Stadium in Orlando, Florida, has reignited the debate
about whether animals should be enlisted for entertainment purposes.

Supporters say that modern and humane use of animals in zoos
and other entertainment venues is a celebration of the animal world,
enhancing our knowledge and appreciation of animals and our bond
with them.

Critics argue that animal “entertainers” are frequently abused, but
even when they aren’t (by our standards), keeping wild animals in captivity denies them a natural life and can ultimately result in tragedy.

What do you think?

Felice Geoghegan
Honolulu, HI

[Captivity is] cruel to
the animals [and] we
must understand that
they are unpredictable
in captivity.

Charles Watson
Wheaton, IL

The first time I went
to a circus as an adult
with my children I felt
that it was demeaning
to the animals.